Ms. Marvella Lucille Arthur
April 3, 1925 - April 11, 2019
Marvella Lucille Arthur, was born in Fayette County on April 3, 1925, to the late David and Catherine Arthur. She passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2019 at the age of 94. Marvella accepted Jesus Christ as her savior and united in faith with Second Independent Missionary Baptist Church in Athens, Kentucky. During her life, she served on the Usher Board, was part of the Dining Room Committee, served as Church Treasurer. She was employed as a housekeeper to the McEachin and Slaton Families. Not only did she maintain the household, she was instrumental in the lives of their children. Even after they grew up, the children all continued to stay in contact with her. Also, she continued to work right up until her retirement in 2009. Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by her daughter, Peggy Arthur and her brother, William Arthur. Marvella is survived by a granddaughter, Marsha (Charles) Hanes of Lexington, Kentucky; one grandson, Jevon Arthur of Lexington, Kentucky; one great granddaughter, Virginia Hanes of Lexington, Kentucky; special daughters, sons, grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and a host of cousins and friends. She was caring, loving, humble, and always willing to help. She will be missed by many.
Marvella Lucille Arthur, was born in Fayette County on April 3, 1925, to the late David and Catherine Arthur. She passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2019 at the age of 94. Marvella accepted Jesus Christ as her savior and united in faith with... View Obituary & Service Information